Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods (OG-041) Training Course

Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods

Primary and secondary recovery typically leave the majority of oil in the reservoir. Enhanced oil recovery methods can unlock significant additional reserves from mature…

5 daysClassroom or online

13Upcoming dates

6Cities

£2,850Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Primary and secondary recovery typically leave the majority of oil in the reservoir. Enhanced oil recovery methods can unlock significant additional reserves from mature fields, but they require careful screening, design and economic evaluation.

This LLMI course covers EOR principles and the main methods: gas injection, thermal recovery, chemical flooding and emerging techniques including CO2-EOR linked to carbon storage. Participants learn screening criteria, pilot design, monitoring and economics, supported by field case studies.

The course helps engineers and managers evaluate EOR opportunities for their own assets.

Course Objectives

Explain recovery mechanisms and EOR principles

Describe gas, thermal and chemical EOR methods

Apply EOR screening criteria

Plan and evaluate EOR pilots

Assess EOR economics and risks

Understand CO2-EOR and links to carbon storage

Target Audience

Reservoir and petroleum engineers

Production engineers

Asset and development managers

Field development planners

Researchers in EOR

Technical professionals in mature fields

Course Methodology

Technical lectures with field examples

Screening exercises

Pilot design workshops

Economic evaluation exercises

Group discussions

Course outline

1Day 1: Recovery Principles

Primary, secondary and tertiary recovery
Displacement efficiency
Sweep efficiency
Mature field challenges
EOR market overview
Exercise: Recovery factor analysis

2Day 2: Gas Injection Methods

Miscible and immiscible gas injection
CO2 flooding
Nitrogen and hydrocarbon gas
Water alternating gas
Operational issues
Case study: CO2 flood

3Day 3: Thermal and Chemical Methods

Steam injection
In-situ combustion
Polymer flooding
Surfactant and alkaline flooding
Low-salinity water
Exercise: Method comparison

4Day 4: Screening and Pilots

Screening criteria
Laboratory studies
Pilot design
Monitoring and surveillance
Scaling up
Workshop: EOR screening for a field

5Day 5: Economics and Future Trends

EOR economics
Risk assessment
CO2-EOR and storage
Digital tools for EOR
Project decision-making
Capstone: EOR project proposal

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods course?

The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Amsterdam. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, Istanbul, Geneva, Barcelona, Rome, Munich.

Can I take Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,850 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods

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